Welsh Springer Spaniel Breed Profile
KC Group Gundog
Size Medium
Good with children? Yes
Good guard dogs? No
Moulting level Medium
Grooming Moderate
Exercise requirement Lots
Jogging partner Yes
Welsh Springer Spaniel Breed Profile
Welsh Springer Spaniel Character
Highly intelligent and easy to train, the Breed Standard describes them as having a "kindly disposition, not showing aggression or nervousness". Devoted to their family, the WSS is a hardy dog who loves work and water. Given the stimulation, they make great pets but they thrive on human company.
Welsh Springer Spaniel Size
A medium dog. The Breed Standard stipulates 48cm at withers and bitches 46cm.
Welsh Springer Spaniel Health
Hip Dysplasia can occur so always choose your breeder carefully. Generally the WSS is a healthy dog with few breed specific ailments.
Welsh Springer Spaniel Special Care
Like most gundogs, the WSS will need mental stimulation - whether its retrieving a ball or playing search and find games - giving the dog a job to do will be key to channelling all that energy!
Remember! All breed profiles are general and every dog is an individual.